Nerve Tissue

Question 1

Characteristics of nerve cells

Answer 1

Help different parts of body to communicate so they they can work together
Contains nerve cells called neurons
Specialised cells at the end of neurons sense chance that happen inside and outside the body
Neurons carry sensed charges as impulses from one place to another ins the body
Impulses move quickly

Question 2

Function of sensory neuron

Answer 2

Carries impulses from receptors

Question 3

Function of interneuron

Answer 3

Connects sensory and motor neurons

Question 4

Function of motor neuron

Answer 4

Carries impulses to effector

Question 5

Function of nerve tissue

Answer 5

Long and thin so they can carry impulses a long way
Insulated so impact of message is not reduced
Have several branches so they make contact with many other cells